#886D71 Hex Color
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#886d71 is a muted, dusty red with ashy mauve undertones and a matte, almost gray finish. Its restrained saturation suggests calm and understatement, while the red base retains a trace of passion and urgency. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or caution layouts; white text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast for small body text.
Questions about #886d71
What is #886d71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #886d71 is rgb(136, 109, 113), in HSL hsl(351, 11%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 17%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #886d71?
Pair #886d71 with charcoal for restrained contrast, or with sage and warm cream to soften its dusty red base; deep navy adds structure without making the palette feel harsh or overly formal. Use brighter accents sparingly.
Where does #886d71 work best in a design?
#886d71 works best as a supporting color for editorial layouts, romantic branding, caution panels, and subdued sports or entertainment graphics, where its medium-dark value adds weight without the intensity of a vivid red. On large surfaces, its low saturation can look muddy beside similarly muted colors.
Is #886d71 readable on white or black?
#886d71 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.